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Chocolate Chip Layer Cake

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Chocolate Chip Layer Cake is a soft, buttery vanilla cake filled with sweet chocolate chips and layered with smooth, creamy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you want a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk or buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
  12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly on top.
  13. Add the next layer and repeat frosting between layers.
  14. Frost the top and sides of the cake, then decorate with mini chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Toss chocolate chips lightly in flour before adding to prevent them from sinking.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution in the cake layers.
  • Apply a crumb coat and chill the cake before final frosting for a smoother finish.

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